The book of women's firsts : breakthrough achievements of almost 1,000 American women

by Phyllis J. Read

Other authorsBernard Witlieb
Paper Book, 1992

Status

Available

Genres

Publication

New York, NY : Random House, c1992.

Description

A comprehensive reference that chronicles first achievements of American women from the 16th century to the present, this fascinating and inspiring book covers more than 20 fields of endeavor. Included are the first woman mayor (1897), the first woman athlete to play men's regular basketball (1986), as well as more celebrated females such as Gracie Allen, Clara Barton, and Muriel Siebert.

Subjects

Success United States Miscellanea
Women United States Biography
Women United States Societies and clubs History
World records Miscellanea

Language

English

Physical description

xiii, 511 p.; 25 cm

ISBN

0679742808 / 9780679742807

Local notes

reference

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